189018 Characteristics of a profession and standards of practice

Monday, October 27, 2008: 10:30 AM

Kathleen R. Miner, PhD, MPH, CHES , Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
This session will describe the importance of standards in defining a profession in both its academic preparation and its practice in the field. It will distinguish a profession from other type of identities, such as jobs, occupations, trades, careers, and livelihoods. In addition, it will place into context macro trends with within professional preparation programs and practice expectations and how these demonstrate the leadership of the health education profession.

Learning Objectives:
1. Outline the characteristics of a profession and standards of practice. 2. Place into context the steps taken by the health education profession to solidify its practice and academic standards.

Keywords: Certification, Health Education

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am Associate Dean at a School of Public Health and a 30 year active health education professional involved in professional workforce development
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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